Incident Overview
During takeoff, the airplane climbed to approximately 80 feet above ground level when it encountered an "air pocket." The aircraft then descended, and its left wing contacted trees that were about 20 feet tall. Subsequently, the airplane descended and came to rest alongside a building. The left wing sustained substantial damage.
Environmental Conditions
The density altitude at the time of the accident was calculated to be 3,790 feet. No other weather conditions were reported.
Pilot Comments
The pilot stated that taking off with a cooler temperature and less weight in the airplane could have prevented the accident. The pilot also acknowledged not recognizing and compensating for the high density altitude condition that existed during takeoff.
Aircraft Damage
The left wing was substantially damaged. No information about other damage or injuries was provided in the source.